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ALEXANDER MONTGOMERY OF THE HALL, COUNTY donegal - Google Search Headstone Inscriptions, Wild Bluebell, Castles In Ireland, Irish Landscape, Irish Culture, Donegal, Places Of Interest, Ireland Travel, Landscape Photography

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ALEXANDER MONTGOMERY OF THE HALL, COUNTY donegal - Google Search

Located south-east of Mountcharles, the front of the manor house faces the sea on the coast of Co. Donegal, Ireland. Photo credit, Wendy Wilson Spooner. On buildingsofireland.ie, the estate is described in great detail. I'll paraphrase here: five-bay three-story over basement country house built in 1750. Set back from the road in extensive landscaped parkland grounds overlooking Donegal Bay to the south. House Built, Photo Credit, Basement, Coast, Faces, Detail

Located south-east of Mountcharles, the front of the manor house faces the sea on the coast of Co. Donegal, Ireland. Photo credit, Wendy Wilson Spooner. On buildingsofireland.ie, the estate is described in great detail. I'll paraphrase here: five-bay three-story over basement country house built in 1750. Set back from the road in extensive landscaped parkland grounds overlooking Donegal Bay to the south.

Wendy Wilson Spooner

Wendy Wilson Spooner

ONCE UPON AN IRISH SUMMER-The Hamiltons in Ireland

This is the never-ending wall around the gardens, manor house, carriage house, stables, and servant's quarters, all within the greater woods of The Hall estate of Alexander & Aunt Mary Montgomery. Mt. Charles, Co. Donegal, Ireland. Allen lived with Aunt Mary here while she proved him the education of a gentleman for 3 years. They both spend considerable time at the manor house with the rest of the family. Photo credit, Wendy Wilson Spooner Carriage House, Stables, Family Photo, Aunt, 3 Years, Gentleman, Woods

This is the never-ending wall around the gardens, manor house, carriage house, stables, and servant's quarters, all within the greater woods of The Hall estate of Alexander & Aunt Mary Montgomery. Mt. Charles, Co. Donegal, Ireland. Allen lived with Aunt Mary here while she proved him the education of a gentleman for 3 years. They both spend considerable time at the manor house with the rest of the family. Photo credit, Wendy Wilson Spooner

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Wendy Wilson Spooner

ONCE UPON AN IRISH SUMMER-The Hamiltons in Ireland

This is the probable burial place of Elizabeth Hamilton, Allen's mother. The headstone are unreadable in this gorgeous old cemetery in Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, Photo credit, Wendy Wilson Spooner Old Cemeteries, Northern Ireland, Cemetery, Hamilton, Stepping Stones, Golf Courses, Places

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This is the probable burial place of Elizabeth Hamilton, Allen's mother. The headstone are unreadable in this gorgeous old cemetery in Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, Photo credit, Wendy Wilson Spooner

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Wendy Wilson Spooner

ONCE UPON AN IRISH SUMMER-The Hamiltons in Ireland

passenger wagon of regency era ireland - Google Search Uk History, Rare Images, Regency Era, Horse Drawn, Jane Austen, 17th Century, Transportation, Horses, Painting

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Estate boundary wall of The Hall erected 1780. Mountcharles, County Donegal - Photo credit, Buildings of Ireland Boundry Wall, Coping Stone, Gates And Railings, Double Gate, Metal Gates, Stone Masonry, Dry Stone, Beach Waves

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Estate boundary wall of The Hall erected 1780. Mountcharles, County Donegal - Photo credit, Buildings of Ireland

View from the edge of The Hall estate of the sea, Mountcharles, County Donegal - Photo credit Buildings of Ireland Boundary Walls, Maine House

View from the edge of The Hall estate of the sea, Mountcharles, County Donegal - Photo credit Buildings of Ireland

One of the gateways to the The Hall estate, Mountcharles, County Donegal - Buildings of Ireland Wrought Iron Gates, Countryside, Entrance

Wrought Iron Gates

One of the gateways to the The Hall estate, Mountcharles, County Donegal - Buildings of Ireland

The stables are on the right of this tree-lined drive to the carriage house on the estate of The Hall, Mt. Charles, Co. Donegal, Ireland Photo credit, Wendy Wilson Spooner Sidewalk, Country Roads

The stables are on the right of this tree-lined drive to the carriage house on the estate of The Hall, Mt. Charles, Co. Donegal, Ireland Photo credit, Wendy Wilson Spooner

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ONCE UPON AN IRISH SUMMER-The Hamiltons in Ireland

This path from the back of The Hall manor house leads to the extensive gardens which are in a state of restoration in Mt. Charles, Co. Donegal, Ireland Photo credit, Wendy Wilson Spooner Paths, Restoration, Gardens

This path from the back of The Hall manor house leads to the extensive gardens which are in a state of restoration in Mt. Charles, Co. Donegal, Ireland Photo credit, Wendy Wilson Spooner

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Wendy Wilson Spooner

ONCE UPON AN IRISH SUMMER-The Hamiltons in Ireland

This photo was probably taken in the late 1800s of what was the Montgomery estate where Aunt Mary lived and where Allen Hamilton received an education for three years Acre, Outdoor, Bucket, Education

This photo was probably taken in the late 1800s of what was the Montgomery estate where Aunt Mary lived and where Allen Hamilton received an education for three years

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Wendy Wilson Spooner

ONCE UPON AN IRISH SUMMER-The Hamiltons in Ireland

The is the rear view of the carriage house on the estate of The Hall, Mt. Charles, Co. Donegal, Ireland Photo credit, Wendy Wilson Spooner Rear View, Shed, Garage Doors, Outdoor Structures

Outdoor Structures

The is the rear view of the carriage house on the estate of The Hall, Mt. Charles, Co. Donegal, Ireland Photo credit, Wendy Wilson Spooner

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Wendy Wilson Spooner

ONCE UPON AN IRISH SUMMER-The Hamiltons in Ireland

Withing the estate's extensive gardens is an inner wall, inside which are found fruit trees and a vegetable garden in Mt. Charles, Co. Donegal, Ireland Photo credit, Wendy Wilson Spooner Fruit Trees, Vegetable Garden, Wall

Vegetable Garden

Withing the estate's extensive gardens is an inner wall, inside which are found fruit trees and a vegetable garden in Mt. Charles, Co. Donegal, Ireland Photo credit, Wendy Wilson Spooner

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Wendy Wilson Spooner

ONCE UPON AN IRISH SUMMER-The Hamiltons in Ireland

This is the dowager house where Aunt Mary lived after she became a widow. It's on the estate ground of The Hall in Mt. Charles, Co. Donegal, Ireland Photo credit, Wendy Wilson Spooner House

This is the dowager house where Aunt Mary lived after she became a widow. It's on the estate ground of The Hall in Mt. Charles, Co. Donegal, Ireland Photo credit, Wendy Wilson Spooner

Wendy Wilson Spooner

Wendy Wilson Spooner

ONCE UPON AN IRISH SUMMER-The Hamiltons in Ireland

Another view of Aunt Mary's home, the dower house, on the estate of The Hall, Mt. Charles, Co. Donegal, Ireland Photo credit, Wendy Wilson Spooner Vineyard

Another view of Aunt Mary's home, the dower house, on the estate of The Hall, Mt. Charles, Co. Donegal, Ireland Photo credit, Wendy Wilson Spooner

Wendy Wilson Spooner

Wendy Wilson Spooner

ONCE UPON AN IRISH SUMMER-The Hamiltons in Ireland

Close up of aunt Mary and uncle Alexander Montgomery's graves near the sea. Mt. Charles, Co. Donegal, Ireland Photo credit, Wendy Wilson Spooner Mary, Outdoor Decor

Close up of aunt Mary and uncle Alexander Montgomery's graves near the sea. Mt. Charles, Co. Donegal, Ireland Photo credit, Wendy Wilson Spooner

Wendy Wilson Spooner

Wendy Wilson Spooner

ONCE UPON AN IRISH SUMMER-The Hamiltons in Ireland

By the sea, Aunt Mary and Alexander Montgomery are buried, Mt. Charles, Co. Donegal, Ireland Photo credit, Wendy Wilson Spooner Bury, Mountains, Travel, Viajes

By the sea, Aunt Mary and Alexander Montgomery are buried, Mt. Charles, Co. Donegal, Ireland Photo credit, Wendy Wilson Spooner

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Wendy Wilson Spooner

ONCE UPON AN IRISH SUMMER-The Hamiltons in Ireland

Entrance to the seaside cemetery where aunt Mary and uncle Alexander Montgomery are buried not far from The Hall, Mt. Charles, Co. Donegal, Ireland Photo credit, Wendy Wilson Spooner Seaside

Entrance to the seaside cemetery where aunt Mary and uncle Alexander Montgomery are buried not far from The Hall, Mt. Charles, Co. Donegal, Ireland Photo credit, Wendy Wilson Spooner

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Wendy Wilson Spooner

ONCE UPON AN IRISH SUMMER-The Hamiltons in Ireland

I found this painting by artist Nancy Bandy that is very much what I have imagined the pond at the top of the hill behind the Hamilton's cottage in Irvinestown looks like Pond, Cottage, River, Artist

I found this painting by artist Nancy Bandy that is very much what I have imagined the pond at the top of the hill behind the Hamilton's cottage in Irvinestown looks like

Wendy Wilson Spooner

Wendy Wilson Spooner

ONCE UPON AN IRISH SUMMER-The Hamiltons in Ireland

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Irvinestown today. This village of only 2000 people was founded in 1618 - Wikipedia The Past, Street View, People, Northern Ireland County

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Irvinestown today. This village of only 2000 people was founded in 1618 - Wikipedia

This record source is from the Derryvullan Parish Church in Irvinestown. Father Andrew is listed as an attorney and son Andrew is listed as an apprentice. At this time the family was still able to retain one house servant, Catherine Connor. She is listed here as well. This record of 1821 in Ireland was recorded four years after son Allen went America. At this time, Allen would have been in Philadelphia working as a clerk in the Iron Store. Philadelphia, Father, America, Store

This record source is from the Derryvullan Parish Church in Irvinestown. Father Andrew is listed as an attorney and son Andrew is listed as an apprentice. At this time the family was still able to retain one house servant, Catherine Connor. She is listed here as well. This record of 1821 in Ireland was recorded four years after son Allen went America. At this time, Allen would have been in Philadelphia working as a clerk in the Iron Store.

Wendy Wilson Spooner

Wendy Wilson Spooner

ONCE UPON AN IRISH SUMMER-The Hamiltons in Ireland

This is the actual passenger list of the remaining Hamilton family members when they come to America. In Once Upon an Irish Summer, this is the document Beth is so excited to see when Mimi gives her a copy. It's a miracle that with this much decay on the original document that the Hamilton family is shown intact. I ordered this record from the National Archives in Washing D.C. I basically screamed when I received it in the mail just like Beth does in the story. Washing Dc, National Archives, Decay, The Originals

National Archives

This is the actual passenger list of the remaining Hamilton family members when they come to America. In Once Upon an Irish Summer, this is the document Beth is so excited to see when Mimi gives her a copy. It's a miracle that with this much decay on the original document that the Hamilton family is shown intact. I ordered this record from the National Archives in Washing D.C. I basically screamed when I received it in the mail just like Beth does in the story.

Wendy Wilson Spooner

Wendy Wilson Spooner

ONCE UPON AN IRISH SUMMER-The Hamiltons in Ireland